Moderate Quake Rattles Turkey
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook early Sunday Istanbul and the surrounding towns, causing panic among residents but no damage or casualties.
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South Africa to Host 2010 World Cup
South Africa will host the 2010 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced at an official ceremony in Zurich. This is the first time the competition will be held in an African country.
Actress Gwyneth Gives Birth
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has given birth to a baby girl. The Oscar winner gave birth to her first child at a London hospital after a long labour yesterday.
Polish Parliament Rejects PM Designate-Gov
The Polish parliament in a no-confidence vote late Friday rejected the government of prime minister-designate Marek Belka, leaving the new European Union member in political limbo just two weeks after joining the bloc. Two-hundred sixty-two legislators vo
US Forces Attack Iraqi Holy Ground
Several US tanks have entered the holy Iraqi city of Najaf blasting guerrilla positions on local cemetery, ground sacred by Iraqis, for the first time. Najaf is a city within a city covering several square miles where Shi'ites from all over the world wish
Denmark Rejoice at Royal Wedding
Danes have lined the streets of Copenhagen to celebrate the wedding of the heir to Europe's oldest throne and an Australian estate agent. Tasmanian Mary Donaldson, 32, is the first Australian-born ruling royal having married Crown Prince Frederik, 35.
Al-Sadr Declares Jihad on US in Nasiriya
Iraqi militants loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr declared a holy war on all Americans in the Southern Iraqi town of Nasiriya. The rebel cleric has reiterated threats to stage suicide attacks against occupation forces targets in Iraq should they ent
Fierce Fighting in Najaf
Fierce fighting erupted between US forces and al-Sadr loyalists in Najaf, media reported Friday. Loud explosions were heard at a cemetery near the Imam Ali shrine.
Hundreds Freed from Abu Ghraib
The US began releasing hundreds of Abu Ghraib prisoners on Friday. This is the first mass release since the breaking of prisoners abuse scandal.
India Poll Winner Wants "Stable Government"
The leader of India's Congress Party has called for a "strong, stable and secular" government. After three weeks of polling, the CP scored a general elections win.
Spain Tightens Security for Royal Wedding
Spain has permanently suspended the Schengen Agreement as part of the security measures for upcoming royal wedding. Visit-wishers from Schengen visa countries, including Bulgaria, will need a Sanish entry visa till May 22, when Spanish Crown Prince Phili
Extremists Take Blame for Athens Bombing
A Greek extremist group has claimed responsibility for plotting the triple bomb attack in Athens earlier this month. The bombings hit an Athens police station on May 5.
US Top Militaries on Iraq Surprise Visit
The US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and armed forces chief General Richard Myers have arrived in Iraq on a surprise visit. They flew into Baghdad amid world anger at the treatment of Iraqi prisoners by US troops.
2 More US Soldiers Tried over Abuse
Another two US military police guards are to be tried over abuses at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison. Seven soldiers already face courts martial over the scandal.
At Least 3 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Fighting
At least 3 Palestinians were killed and over 37 others were injured during fighting in Gaza City between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.The violence is centered in the Zeitoun neighborhood, where six Israeli soldiers were killed Tuesday after th
Cyprus President Lost Consciousness
Greek Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was taken to hospital for emergency treatment after collapsing unconscious. World media reported that Papadopoulos had been attending a function when the incident happened.
Seven Dead in Factory Blast
Seven people were confirmed dead after Tuesday's explosion at the Stockline Plastics factory in Glasgow, Scotland, BBC informed. The local fire service still hopes to find more survivors after hearing knocking noises from beneath the rubble.
US Slaps Sanctions on Syria
US President George W. Bush imposed new sanctions on Syria, charging it supported terrorism and failed to close its borders to insurgents looking to fight US forces in Iraq.
Russian President on Secret Visit to Chechnya
President Vladimir Putin made a clandestine visit on Tuesday to the war-ruined capital of Chechnya, whose Kremlin-backed leader was killed by a bomb two days earlier. The secrecy surrounding his morning visit to Grozny, the Chechen capital, underlined the
3 Dead in Factory Blast in Scotland
An explosion leveled a four-story plastics factory in Glasgow today. Three people were killed and 37 were injured.
Commanders Blamed for Iraqi Abuses
A US general who investigated abuse by US soldiers against Iraqi prisoners blamed a failure of leadership for allowing the situation to develop. Maj Gen Antonio Taguba told a Senate committee there had been no training or supervision, and a lack of discip
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